We are also pleased to share that our guest judge, author/chef/TV personality Andrew Zimmern, has bravely accepted the task of looking at ALL of the eligible submissions, instead of just a few finalists. As such, we will announce the winner sometime next week to give Chef Zimmern as much time as he needs to make his choice. And then, that lucky person will receive one of the most beautiful pieces of cookware to be found: an heirloom-quality aebleskiver pan generously provided by Aunt Else's Aebleskiver!

With such an awesome prize at stake, it's only fitting that we kick off Roundup - Part II with an entry that demonstrates what delicious fun is in store for the winner:

Weekends are a special time in the Gillard household when Dad pulls out the 'skiver pan and the kids help make a variety of Danish pancake balls. Just for fun, Chad shared this announcement about his family's favorite event!

Thank you to all of our participants for making Eating Your Words 2010 such a successful event!

*Unfortunately, these submissions did not quite meet the criteria set in our contest rules. Due to late entry or not displaying a letter or word with the food itself, these entries are regrettably ineligible for the prize. Nonetheless, Jennifer and I truly appreciate their enthusiastic participation, so we are pleased to include them here for all to enjoy.

As I just said on Savor the Thyme ... I am blown away by the creativity this year! All of the entries are amazing and it is a real honor to have been a part of such a fun and festive event. I think everyone has out-done themselves this year. Congrats to all for making this such a spectacular event!! :)

And many thanks to you, Noodle, for hosting this again. Its magnificent!!! :)

Kathleen - I hope everyone has as much fun looking at the entries as our participants obviously had making them!

Divina - It certainly looks like they did. I don't know how Chef Zimmern will choose . . .

5 Star Foodie - Thank you so much for participating again this year, as well as for your tremendous programming skills with the roundup! 8-D

Mark - It was great fun for all involved! The ramen post is amazing for its use of fillings to spell out the words.

Penny - I hope you do! I know you'll come up with a great idea. 8-)

Carolyn - Everytime a new entry came in, I would clap my hands in glee over all the cleverness!

Smita - We are so happy that you were a big part of it - thanks so much for participating!

Jenn - I was so thrilled that you joined in!

Shirley - I'm also glad that you found out in time, thanks to Diva! I was craving your corn muffins, imagining it piping hot with melting butter all over . . .

Mardi - I don't envy his task - this will be a tough choice!

Manggy - Jennifer and I were thrilled with the response. My only regret is that there wasn't a 'tasting' element to the contest . . .

Daily Spud - You were a big part of these stunning lineups! Thanks so much for participating again this year. And I don't envy Chef Zimmern, either - he's got his work cut out for him in choosing just one winner!

Jeanne - You are most welcome and thank you for participating!

Sook - The entries are all delightful and it looks like everyone had great fun making them. 8-)

Taste of Beirut - Oh, yes! I hope you will join us next time. 8-)

LetMeEatCake - That would be great! I know that you were thinking about it toward the end, so hopefully you'll join us next year.

Nachiketa - Thank you so much for participating! I wish I could get a cake like that for my birthday. 8-D

Deeba - Thank you for joining us in the fun! I'm determined to pick up some buckwheat flour to try out your biscotti recipe.

tigerfish - We hope everyone has as much fun enjoying the round-up as much as our entrants had making them!

Mariana - Thank you! Everyone did a marvelous job with their creations.

Diva - You are a charter member of Eating Your Words and I'm so thankful for your support and participation! This has been such a great and fun event - I just hope we can match it next year. 8-)

Kat - Your entry has me craving sausages day and night! I'm so glad that this provided motivation for you - um, can I get a meaty link or two?

Lori - I'm so glad that I don't have to choose because I wouldn't be able to! Thanks so much for participating - your pretzels were an awesome entry!

Bob - I'm also very stoked that you were able to! 8-)

Phyllis - [LOL] We created a competitive monster in you and Kris! But your enthusiasm was wonderful and so greatly appreciated! And thanks for saving that durian dessert - will it keep until I make it out to NY? 8-)

Erica - Our participants deserve 100% of the credit: they did such a spectacular job coming up with such creative entries.

OysterCulture - [LOL] I'm glad I'm not in charge of choosing, either! The entries are so striking - if you haven't already, do check out the ones on jennifer's site, including more from the dynamic duo, Phyllis and Kris! 8-D